Fact : One in four babies born in the United States are born cesarean section. (That’s about 1 million deliveries per year)

Cesareans have been part of human culture since ancient times. According to Greek mythology Apollo removed Asclepius, from his mother's abdomen. The term is commonly believed to be derived from birth of Julius Caesar. Roman law under Caesar decreed that all women who might die in childbirth must be cut open; hence, cesarean. No matter the origin, the fact is that cesareans account for nearly 30% of births in the United States.

Cesarean birth is the birth of a baby through surgical incisions (cuts) made in the abdomen and uterus.

There are multiple possible reasons for Cesarean including:

· Multiple Birth

· Failure to progress

· Concern for baby

· Problems with placenta

· Previous cesareans

After delivery, you can expect the hospital stay to be anywhere from two to four days. It takes a few weeks for the abdomen to heal. It’s not uncommon to feel: